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Hi, I’m Basalirwa Melissa Igaga, a Ugandan designer and animator with a passion for turning ideas into compelling visuals. I hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Animation and Graphic Design from ISBAT University and a Biochemistry degree from Stellenbosch University, and I love blending creativity with technical storytelling to help brands communicate clearly. Over the years I’ve collaborated with startups, NGOs, and freelance clients around the world, delivering logos, branding kits, 2D/3D animations, and engaging social media content. I’m always learning new tools, tackling design challenges with a collaborative mindset, and aiming to create work that’s both beautiful and effective.…Hi, I’m Basalirwa Melissa Igaga, a Ugandan designer and animator with a passion for turning ideas into compelling visuals. I hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Animation and Graphic Design from ISBAT University and a Biochemistry degree from Stellenbosch University, and I love blending creativity with technical storytelling to help brands communicate clearly. Over the years I’ve collaborated with startups, NGOs, and freelance clients around the world, delivering logos, branding kits, 2D/3D animations, and engaging social media content. I’m always learning new tools, tackling design challenges with a collaborative mindset, and aiming to create work that’s both beautiful and effective.

Basalirwa Melissa Igaga

Designer, Animator, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Basalirwa Melissa Igaga, a Ugandan designer and animator with a passion for turning ideas into compelling visuals. I hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Animation and Graphic Design from ISBAT University and a Biochemistry degree from Stellenbosch University, and I love blending creativity with technical storytelling to help brands communicate clearly. Over the years I’ve collaborated with startups, NGOs, and freelance clients around the world, delivering logos, branding kits, 2D/3D animations, and engaging social media content. I’m always learning new tools, tackling design challenges with a collaborative mindset, and aiming to create work that’s both beautiful and effective.…Hi, I’m Basalirwa Melissa Igaga, a Ugandan designer and animator with a passion for turning ideas into compelling visuals. I hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Animation and Graphic Design from ISBAT University and a Biochemistry degree from Stellenbosch University, and I love blending creativity with technical storytelling to help brands communicate clearly. Over the years I’ve collaborated with startups, NGOs, and freelance clients around the world, delivering logos, branding kits, 2D/3D animations, and engaging social media content. I’m always learning new tools, tackling design challenges with a collaborative mindset, and aiming to create work that’s both beautiful and effective.

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Hi, I’m Basalirwa Melissa Igaga, a Ugandan designer and animator with a passion for turning ideas into compelling visuals. I hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Animation and Graphic Design from ISBAT University and a Biochemistry degree from Stellenbosch University, and I love blending creativity with technical storytelling to help brands communicate clearly.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with startups, NGOs, and freelance clients around the world, delivering logos, branding kits, 2D/3D animations, and engaging social media content. I’m always learning new tools, tackling design challenges with a collaborative mindset, and aiming to create work that’s both beautiful and effective.

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Work Experience

Junior Designer at Grindstone Limited

December 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025

Designed logos and 3D mockups of branding materials. Developed my ability to work as part of a design team. Created banners for events and workshops.

Intern at Mango Tree

December 31, 2016 - October 13, 2025

Assisted senior designer in creative design projects including textbook covers, brochures, catalogues and other printed materials. Worked effectively with colleagues in a fast paced environment, consistently meeting the set weekly deadlines.

Graphic Designer at UN Tourism

December 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Provided assistance in producing graphic design of the communication material requested. Assisted in transforming text-based communications materials into visual graphic design materials such as infographic, brochures, backdrop etc. Assisted in developing designs for communication materials based on assignment brief.

Freelancer at Martian

January 1, 2020 - Present

Designed layouts for print and web advertising materials, ranging from posters to billboards. Created social media kits for clients. Designed websites and mobile applications for clients. Designed branding materials including logos. Collaborated with customers on designing and creating print and web materials to meet their unique needs.

Co-Founder, 2D/3D Animator & Content Creator at Tega

January 1, 2024 - Present

Produced original 2D and 3D animated content, handling concept development, storyboarding, animation, and post-production. Designed characters, environments, and assets for both 2D and 3D storytelling. Edited and optimized animations for YouTube, ensuring smooth transitions, sound design, and visual appeal. Developed branding elements, including thumbnails, intros, and promotional graphics, to enhance audience engagement.

Graphic Designer at UN-Habitat

December 31, 2025 - October 13, 2025

Supported in developing creative and effective communication materials that enhance the visibility and reach of UN-Habitat’s projects and programs. Created signboards, reports, publications, promotional items, posters, leaflets, maps, presentations, newsletters, and infographics. Assisted in developing visuals, posts, and videos for online and offline channels. Edited and retouched videos and photos. Researched trends in visual content creation and maintained guidelines. Assisted in selecting visual design style and materials for target audiences. Assisted in animating visuals for social media campaigns and events. Assisted in editing videos for different needs.